Principal Accountant
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- Juno Beach, FL
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- Date: Oct 22, 2026
- Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Requisition ID: 98216
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled
Principal Accountant to join their dynamic organization. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, and lead initiatives that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be able to
- Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert
- Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls
- Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making
- Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process
- Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management
- Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment
The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:
- Driven – committed to continuous professional development and excellence in execution
- Problem Solver – strategic and analytical thinker who anticipates challenges, evaluates impacts, and develops practical solutions aligned with business objectives
- Professional Skills – exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority
- Technical Skills – advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements
- Process & Project Management – proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities
- Integrity – unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship
Job Overview
Employees in this role develop accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature
- Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management
- Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters
- Ensures consistent application of accounting policies
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
- Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master's - Business Administration
- Master's - Accounting / Finance
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Additional information
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to
- Employee Group: Exempt
- Employee Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Company
NextEra Energy
Organization
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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